News For Women

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21533, 24 July 1935, Page 2

News For Women

tEDCLIFFS QUEEN CARNIVAL

DANCE AND SOCIAL In order to raise funds for the combined queens inUhe Redcliffs queen carnival, a social and dance was held in the Redcliffs Community Hall. Mr R. T. Smith was master of ceremonies, and items were given by Misses Jean Smith and Barbara Short, and Messrs T. Cummings, Wallace, and G. Cobledick. A lucky spot dance was won by Mr and Mrs H. Walter, and a Monte Carlo by Miss J. Smith and Mr B. Short, The grand march was led by Piper M. A. L. Smith and Drummer A. E. McPherson. Those present were Mr and Mrs H. Walter, Mr and Mrs Hedges, Mr and Mrs Lawson, Mr and Mrs T. McGlinchy, Mr and Mrs S. Escott, Mr and Mrs C. Stanley, Mr and Mrs S. Mander, Mr and Mrs R. T. Smith, Mesdames W. E. Turland, E. Saunders, Barton, H. Miller, P. Dick, Gordon, Ladbrooke, F. A. Roche, W. P. Roche, Morton, C. Haffey, Misses Rita Walter, Rona Walter, N, Kearney, Olive Lukey, Jean Stece, Alice Wing, B. Taylor, Lucy Darling, Diana Darling, Betty Hodgman, Kathleen Hines, Pearl Beaumont, Roma Williamson, Molly Bassett, Patricia Ellison, Willis Short, Barbara Short, Prudence Bassett, Jocelyn Gale, Messrs A. E. McPherson. C. P. Pratt, D. F. Oldridge, J. F. Wing, A. N. Wilson, W. B. Duncan, M. L. Smith, G. Cobledick, A. Gordon, P. Truscott, R. Thomson, R. Duncan, J, Coleman, T. M. Cumming, T. Wallace, R. Brown, J. Roche, E. A. Turland, Raymond Short

FOR SAILORS' SOCIETY

. Mrs J. K. Stuart was hostess at a series of bridge parties, held at her home at Opawa, in order to raise funds ior the Opawa-St. Martina branch of the British Sailors' Society, •in which she is keenly interested. These who enjoyed her hospitality | were Mesdaraea D. E. Hansen, H. H. ; Alliaon, Hudson, A. Hunnibell, A. Cook, ; G. B. Morgan, H. J. Quarrell, S. Ellis, M, E. Taylor, Copeland.. Thompson, Kane, R. Malcolm, J. McEnnis, 0. C. I Harley, H. Baxter. B. B. Irwin, W. ! Esson, H. Hunter. E. H. H. Taylor, i C. H. Holmes, J, Hillary, J. Scott, A. Ferguson, G. Lucas. H. Stevens, R. Williams. Allan Brown, Misses Taylor, D. H&rman, M. Powell, V. Rogers, K. Wills, A. and H. Fraser, N. Reed. McGregor (2), S. and R. Foster, H. Freeman, J. Laurenson, J. Erwin, L. Baxi ter, P. Lawrence, N. Stevens, J. "Musker. and A. Wilson. Donations were received from Mrs F. Wilding, sen., A. Forbes, D. E. Hansen, Misses G. Thomson, A. Fairbairn, and H. Elmslie.

STUDIO DANCE At her dancing studio Miss Eileen Orchard entertained a few of her pupils in honour of Miss Mollee Pester, Okain's Bay, who has been her guest An exhibition of tap dancing was given by junior pupils, who included Miss Pauline Walsh, Sylvia Jones. Ruth Clark, Phyllis Taylor, and Aileen Warden. Amongst those present were Mesdames C. H. Orchard, E. Bates, Frank Larcombe, R. Martin, and Milner, Misses Eheen Orchard, Mollee Pester, Eileen Shackle, Adelaide Parker, Myra Billcliffe, Mabel Howard, M. Faulke, Joan Milner, C. Ryder. Nellie Judson, Edna Martin, Roma Campbell, Ardley, Jean Baxter, Peggy O'Donald, Barbara McArthur, Messrs C. H. Orchard, J. Lundy (Rangiora), Neville McArthur, Alex. Schutz, Noel Parker, Arthur SChutz. C. E. Steel, F.Gunther, Denis Chamberlain, Arthur Allister, C. Williams, Hector Seelen, Thomas McArthur, and George Rattray.

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CURRENT NOTES

Mrs George Waddy (Clarence Bridge, Marlborough) is visiting her sister, Mrs Ormond Cooper, Thorndon, Wellington. Miss Betty Cotterill (St.. Elmo Courts) has returned from Dunedhv where she was the guest of Mrs Charles Rattray. Mrs Murray Gard'ner was hostess yesterday afternoon at a very pleasant party, given at her home, Cashel street west, in honour of Mrs Dawson, who, with her husband, Colonel F. W. W. Dawson, will leave next week for their new home in Hamilton.

Mrs H. A. Young (Cashmere road), who is paying a short visit to Kaikoura, will return to Christchurch to-morrow.

Miss Dorothy Wright (Oamaru) is the guest of Miss A. Bowker, Merivale lane.

Miss Nola Doyle (Linwood) has received advice from Peter Derek, Ltd., London, that a lyric she submitted has been accepted for publication. Miss Doyle is only 17 years of age. Flying Officer C. Broughton (India), accompanied by Mrs and Miss D. Broughton (Christenurch), have returned to Christchurch after a visit to Mrs Andrew Lane, Alford Forest road, Ashburton. Mr and Mrs T. Harvey will arrange a musical programme to entertain members of the Home Economic:; Association at a meeting to be held in the Navy League Hall on Frida]/ evening.

In appreciation of the work of Major Annie Gordon, who has retired after many years of social service work in Auckland, a reception was held last week in the lounge of the Lyceum Club, where representatives from all the women's organisations in and round Auckland were present. Miss E. Melville, on behalf of the women's organisations, presented Major Gordon with a fireside chair.

The engagement .is announced of Diana F. Orbell, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. H. Orbell, The Levels, Timaru, to K. H. Hargreaves, second son of Dr. and Mrs W. H. Hargreaves, Kakahu, Geraldine.

The engagement is announced in the "Evening Post'.' of Eiieen Seymour, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs L. T. Cresswell, of Wellington, to Charles Alistair, younger son of Mr and Mrs A. D. Kerr, of Christchurch, late of The Glen, Kelburn. At the Church of St. Ethelburga, Bishopsgate, England, the wedding took place on June 24 of Mr Rex Morley Hoyes, of Auckland, and Lady 'Waleran. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Geikie Cobb. The bride wore a flowered chiffon frock and a large picture hat. Lady Waleran was formerly Miss Margaret Patricia Blackader, only daughter of the late Captain and Mrs Blackader, of Montreal, adopted daughter of Captain and Mrs Benson, and ward of Colonel Hamilton Gault.

A bridge party, in aid of the Piunket Society's Hollywood Cabaret, will be held In the lounge of the United Service Hotel on Thursday evening, August 1, beginning at 8.30 o'clock.

A "shipwreck" dance organised by a strong committee in aid of the Tai Tapu Hall Building Fund for Thursday evening promises to be a successful affair. Besides a homemade supper, prizes will be awarded for the best shipwreck costumes.

Misses Eileen McDavitt and Eileen O'Connell are organising a bridge party, to be held in the Automobile Association's rooms, Worcester street, on Saturday afternoon, July 27, from 2.15 until 5 o'clock. The object of the party i 3 to raise funds for the Nazareth House ball, which will be held in the Winter Garden on August 20, and the promoters are meeting with much success in their effort.

A meeting of the Canterbury Manufacturers' Association Women's Auxiliary was held yesterday afternoon, Mrs W. Machin presiding. The principal business was discussion of matters relating to the Winter Show, and also to the bridge party to be held on Thursday evening to raise money to buy glass show cases in which to exhibit valuable articles at the show. The secretary of the competitive section, Miss F. L. Cooper, reported that everything was going satisfactorily in her section, and that great interest was being taken this year in all classes.

A fancy dress party for children' from one to 18 years will be held at the Winter Garden on August 3 in aid of the professions' queen (Miss Joan Cuningham) in the Metropoli- j tan Queen Carnival. There will be prizes for the best group illustrating a fairy story, and for the best boy or girl representing a cinema star. An additional attraction will be a soft drink and ice-cream bar in charge of the professions' queen. Home-made sweets will be for sale. Mrs W. J. Hunter is organising the party. Tickets may be obtained at Ballantyne's and Begg's. 36 NEW STYLES FOR BABY. Just arrived! Giant Specialty Booklet No. 19. Thirty-six new knitting styles for Baby. FuLy i'lustrated. Complete instructions for knitting in Patons and Baldwins' famous wools. Send lOd in stamps to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 1441E, Wellington. —2 ABOUT YOUR HAIR. Permanent Waves without a machine or electricity, and with supreme comfort, by the "Superperm" method, at the Marion Salon, 120 Gloucester street. Full Head, 255. ,'Phone 41-250. ..C WHAT WIVES AND MOTHERS HAVE TO "PUT UP" WITH! That hacking, reaching, first thing in the morning Cigarette Cough that wives and mothers hav» to "put up" with can be quickly cured and the ugly phlegm "cut" away if you take TAVENER'S "PLUS 4" Cough, Cold and Influenza mixture. 2a 6d and 4s 6d. at all Grocers, Chemists, and Storekeepers. —1 FOOT SPECIALIST. Ingrowing Nails, Bunions, Callous Corns, Moist Feet Fallen Arches treated with Exercise, etc. MISS 8. WILSON, B.LCh. (British Institute of Chiropody), London, also N.Z. Trained Nurse Reg. 699 Colombo street 'Phone 41-844. Appointments. W8344

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TRIBUTES TO NURSE MAUDE

LASTING MEMORIAL PROPOSED

Many letters of sympathy in the death of Nurse Maude have been received by the Nurse Maude District Nursing Association, and the nursing staff, and at the last meeting of the association grateful thanks to the senders were recorded. An assurance was given that the work of the association would be carried on by the efficient staff of nurses trained by Nurse Maude, and it was the intention of the committee, at an early date, to put forward a proposal for a lasting memorial. This would take the form of a membership which would ensure the work being carried oa.

Members stood while the following resolution was carried:— "That the death of Nurse Maude on July 12 at the association's rooms, has left a blank that will long be felt. Her wonderful energy and wholehearted enthusiasm with the undertakings of this association and the response to her appeals by the people of Canterbury mark an outstanding character. "When she resigned the matronship of the Christchurch Public Hospital to take up district nursing, her one object was to see that all those requiring her help received the very best she could give. This was her whole aim throughout her life, and the last tribute of respect paid by the people of Christchurch was one that will long be remembered. "Our deepest sympathy goes out to all her relatives."

At the July meeting of the Domini ion Executive Committee of the Boy Scouts' Association, a vote of sympathy with the relatives of Nurse Maude was passed. Nurse Maude was always keenly interested in the work of the Boy Scouts' Association, and from time to time gave valuable assistance as an examiner. FAREWELL PARTY Miss Lorna Broadway, who will leave towards the end of August for England, was the guest of honour at a very enjoyable bridge party, given last night by Mrs Alan Joyce at th«s home of her parents. Mr and Mrs W. G. Brass, Beverley street. The reception rooms were gay with Iceland poppies and spring flowers. Mrs Brass wore a smart frock with tunic of red angel skin satin, and skirt of black velvet.

The guests were Miss Lorna Broadway, Mrs David Jones, jun. (Dunsandel), Miss Doris Price, Mrs Arthur Marris. Mrs J. Blythe, Mrs J. Holliss, Mrs Maurice Wilson. Mrs David Eppstein, Mrs Ernest Woolf, Mrs S. V. Glasgow, and Miss Phyllis Brass. ■PROFESSIONS' QUEEN BRIDGE PARTY Great activity is being displayed by members of all groups working for the Queen Carnival, the latest moneymaking gathering being a bridge party, arranged by members of the professions' group to further the interest of their queen, Miss Joan Cuningham, and held last night in the Automobile Association's rooms. Worcester street. The guests were received by Dr. John Guthrie, chairman of the group, and Mrs Guthrie, who wore a handsome frock of wallflower chiffon velvet. Those present were Dr. and Mrs John Guthrie. Dr. J. Keith Davidson, Mr and Mrs R. L. Hicks. Mr W. R. Lascelles, Mr and Mrs Frank Graham, Mrs Kenneth Robinson. Mr and Mrs Wilfred Drayton, Mr and Mrs T. D. Harman, Mr and Mrs W. H. Walton, Mrs P. H. N. Freeth. Mrs H. G. Litchfield, ! Mrs C. G. Hamann, Mrs L. Wyles, i Mesdames J. D. Hutchison, Maurice Warren. H. W. Macfarlane, R, L. Ronj aldson. Miss M. Enright. Mr and Mrs i J. R. Cuningham and Miss Joan Cuningham. Miss M. Wilkinson, Mesdames ; A. J. Benzie. W. A. Erasmuson, E. A. Wharton. Miss R. Marks, Miss J. Jacobs. Mesdames L. J. Lewis, E. E. Bailey, W. Maehin. Lionel Cordery, Geoffrey Pidgeon, Miss Lorna Hicks, Mrs H. Bishop, Mrs T. C. Butcher, Mr and Mrs Arthur Butcher. Miss Nancy White. Mr and Mrs Roy Midgley, Mrs A. L. Jones, Mrs E. J. Tayler, Mrs Harold Studholme. Mrs Percy Helmore, Mrs J. R. Foster, Mrs M. L. Taylor. Mr and Mrs E. W. White, Mr and Mrs D. Wallace. Mr and Mrs H. jrf. Harina. Mr and Mrs T. Milliken. Mr and Mrs F. G. Oborn. Mr and Mrs W. Copeland. Mr and Mrs P. C. Browne, Mrs C. C. Holland. Mrs W. H. Lee, Mr and Mrs G. W. C. Smithson. Miss N. Williams, Mrs S. Harris, Mr and Mrs A. D. Harman. Mr and Mrs R. S. D. Harman. Mr and Mrs D. W. Russell, Mr and Mrs C. M. Kavanagh, Mesdames Walter J. Watson. J. A. Frostick, Misses Frostick (2), Miss V. Sapsford, Miss Betty Evans, Mr R. Witbrock. Mr A. E. Hope, Mr and Mrs J. M. Preston. Mr and Mrs H. A. C. North, Mrs W. J. Hunter, Dr. and Mrs Neil Guthrie. Mrs J. E. Russell, Mrs Baxter O'Neill. Mrs J. J. Staples. Mrs F. George. Mrs G. H. Bailey, Mr F. D. Sargent. Miss N. Enright, Dr. and Mrs H. L. Widdowson, Mr and Mrs C. L. Meredith-Kaye. Mr and Mrs A. F. Wright. Mr and Mrs R. H. Livingstone, Mrs A. Manhire, Miss Juanita Manhire, Mrs W. Rothwell. Miss Eve Sweet. Mrs W. M, Cotter, Mr and Mrs Arthur Stewart. Mrs Francis Bennett, Mr and Mrs T. Armstrong, jun., Mr and Mrs Renton Bell, Mr and Mrs R. A. Cuthbert; Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gee, Mr and Mrs Edwin Milnes, Mr and Mrs William Anderson. Miss Barbara Griffiths. Mr C. H. Perkins, Mr and Mrs L. B. Scott. Dr. Hazel Allison, Dr. Peter Allison, Miss Yvonne Hall, Miss Mary Caesar, Mr E. S. Bowie, Mr J. M. Hargreaves, Messrs H. Lightband, J. R. Grange, R. Duthie, T. S. Knight, H. N. Mackay, B. M. Richmond, J. A. Johnston. J. A. Kennedy. ' Donations were received from Mrs John Montgomery, Mr and Mrs Andrew Burns. Mr and Mrs E. Hartley Smith, Misses Donohoe, Mrs T. F. Gibson, Mr and Mrs T. Fleming, Mrs A. G. Henderson, Mrs John Stevenson, Mrs T. T. Armstrong, Sir Hugh Acland. Drs. Malcolm Robertson, R. F. Bakewell, W. H. Sheffield,. P. A. Ardagh, W. G. Scannell, C. F. Morkane, L. B. Stringer, F. L. Scott, A. B. O'Brien, Robinson E. Hall. W. Aitken, L. A. Bennett, D. McMillan, A. C. Sandston. P. S. Foster. W. H. Simpson, Stewart Hunter. J. F. Duncan, E. Douglas Pullon. J. P. McQuilkin. W. f. Glasgow. C. T. Hand Newton, J. Leslie Will, D. N. Eppstein, J. D. Marks, W. Mark Brown. Walton H. Bremner, L. C. L. Averill, E. R. Reay, E. J. Cooke, M. K. Gray, J. F. Landreth, H. Turner Jennings, Messrs A. Weir, T. T>. Harman, W. J. Sim, E. E. Papprill, F. E. S. Dale. G. S. Salter, D, S. Murchison, P. H. Wood. I. D. Wood, P. D. Hall, L. P. Barrett. E. W. Reeves, K. M. Gresson, A. A. G. Reed, R. E. Booker, H. D. Andrews, A. C. Cottrell. W. E. D. Bishop. L. A. Dougall, H. O. D. Meares. I'. H. Williams, A. H. Cavell, H. J. Quarrell, S. W. Jameson, J. A. Henry. Prizes won by Mrs Wharton, Miss Frostick. and Mr Richmond were presented by Miss Guninghara. i

ST. SAVIOUR'S FAIR

COMMITTEE MEETING

STALLHOLDERS APPOINTED

A meeting to make arrangements for St. Saviour's fair was held yesterday afternoon, when Mr H. G. Livingstone, the chairman of the executive committee, presided over a good attendance. With him were the members of his committee, and Mr A. G. S Gibbs. the organising secretary of tht orphanage. It was ™ n ° un «? * h # Mesdames J. M. Tripp J. H. Grigg, H. A Knight, B. L. Blunden, Denis ChapmarTArthur Elworthy, George Huton, H. Acton-Adams and Peicy Elworthy had been asked to ac, as oatronesses of the fair. * Comprehensive arrangements have been made by the organising committee for the stalls, and those already alfotted are as follows (those in charge oi the stalls only being mentioned).— Flowers, Mrs H. G. Livingstone fir* and second days; St. Luke's Mrs H. S. Williams, third day. Tea: Mrs G.H. Heimore first and second days, Kic carton Mrs John Studholme, third day Men's stall: Mrs Eric Million, three days. Needlework: Mrs L J. Cordner, three days. Produce: lendalton: Mrs K. M. Gresson first asy; Shirley, Mrs Sell, second day;: Papanui Mrs Mann, third day. Books. Mrs Mpddings, three days. Babies' stall. Mrs S'rey Hamblir.first .toy. Work <=<nll- St Saviours staff, three <■»<*>*>• Sing St Saviour's girls, three days. Antique shop: Mrs 5. L. Scott, three days Beauty shoppe: Mrs Ha - Ss Wood, three days. Cooked Jood Cathedral Guild (Mrs and second days; Mrs J. FCracrolt Wilson (Cashmere), third day. Preserves: Mrs Stephen Parr three da»s Women's Institute mixed stall. Mis WilHam Deans Haruikerchief* Miss Neavo. Sweets: Mrs A. Iv. warrc. Merivale), first day; Mrs Eric Richard, econd day; Miss Horth (Good Companions Club), third day. Cakes: Ms J. Martin, first day; St. Margaret* Old Girls' Association, second day; B«neiruru Old Girls' Association third day. Variety stall: Sister May. Dairy stall: Four country parishioners. Ice cream: Cashmere Hills Girls' Club. Glass. Mrs O. T. J. Alpers, Mrs G. H. Buchanan, first and third days. Noah s ark St. Saviour's Old Girls. Gardeners stall: St. Matthew's iMrs J. F. Feron), first day. Lightning sketches: Miss Ngaio Marsh. Snack bar and strawberries: Mrs R. E. McDougall. The Decorations It was .decided to adopt a scheme of decoration which will transform the Art Gallery into an Elizabethan village The committee has received generous offers of help from many Ci Mr fir Livin ß stone referred to the SDecial efforts being made to reduce the existing overdraft on the orphanages during this jubilee year.

MUNICIPAL STAFF'S DANCE

Last night the Christchurch Municipal staff spent a pleasant time entertaining their friends at their annual ball held at the Winter Garden The guests were not allowed to forget the occupations of their hosts, for alcove, to the ballroom had been decorated to represent various municipal dependents, a placard on the Mayor:s alcove bearing the warning: The Big Fom-Ptose Knock." Silver candelabra with red shades brightened the buffet supper room, and in the lounge were cyclamen, cinnerarias, and Music was supplied by the BaileyMarston Orchestra, and numerous novelties distributed during the evening added to the of the dancers. , „ ~ . _ As their guests of honour, the stan had invited the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs D. G- Sullivan), Mr J. F Fames (Acting-Town Clerk) and Mrs Eairtos, Mr and Mrs E. Hitchcock, and Mr and Mrs J. C. Forsyth. Mrs Sullivan wore a black lace frock with a short coat of black ring velvet clasped with a buckle of brilliants. Mrs Hitchcock wore a black georgette frock inset with fine black lace, and Mrs Forsyth's frock of black taffeta was softened with a draped fichu of pale green and pink velvet. Beautiful sprays of flowers were presented to the women guests-of honour. Members o£ the committee responsible for the excellent arrangements were Misses M. Burns, N. McKendry, Messrs E. P. Chappell. L. Hulbert, R. D. Vincent, G. L. Young, C. C. | Crocker (honorary secretary), and W. !H. Parr (honorary treasurer). Miss Burns wore a midnight blue 1 frock of lace with a cape collar of i silver paillettes, and the black georgette frock worn by Miss McKendry had long full sleeves and a tailored collar of silver lame.

Amongst those present were Mesdames R. D. Vincent, C. C. Crocker, H. J. Cummins, P. T. Herdman, D. Mitchell, D. Ronnie, W. Rashbrook, N. Forde, C. E. Carleton, A. D. Sollitt, William Mathison, R. Jones, T. Easterbrook, E. H. Topliss, J. W. Niven, J. H. Munday, H. F. Butland, R. E. Bennett, F. V. Hodgkinson, P. C. Burnett, T. Mason, M. J. Barnett, S. J. Geary, J. C. Forsyth, J. W. Huggins. J. A. Macpherson, L. Stubbs, F. Hitphcock, W. Pengolly, G. P. Keller, Misses M. Russell, E. Cotnyms Thomas, Jessie Jesson. Aine Rothwell, Florence Copley, Hilary Longton, Muriel Cossgrove, Ruby Williams, Ngaire Quartermain, Barbara Blair, Aldwyth Jones, Betty Smith, Eveleen Jones, Annetta Verrall, Beryl Rundle, Nance Alexander, Lucy Rattray, Lena ' Rogers, Mavis Halcrow, Jean Cutler, Pat. Cairns, Meryl Brunton, Jean Munro, Thora Robertson, Jessie Bull, Carol Chappell, Inez Mitchell. Sylvia Britton, Veronica Larsen, Margaret Topham, Agnes Carson, Eunice Mazey, Jean Thomson, Nancy Halmshaw, MayThomson, Rosaleen McKendry, Nancy Poison, Ann Bishop, Nance Holland, Gwen Noble. Betty Andrews, Beverley Arscott, Phyllis Arscott, Hazel Cox, Audrey Mikkelson, Winnie McKay, Kathleen Hobbs, Phyllis Chidgey, Kathleen Burns, Dorothy Undrill, Mary Burns, Cushla Reddington, Kathleen Reddington, Winnie Hutton, May Moses, Agnes Harvey, Freda Williams, Margery Giller, May Horton, Emily Robertson, Gwen Andrews, Flora Robertson, Joyce Patterson, Dorothy Hall, Alma Stewart, Joan Wallis, Phyllis Rich, Noreen McKendry, Mavis Whyte, Elsie Bull, Elsie Peake, N. Hulbert, Sylvia Stacey, and Kathleen Sullivan. ASTOUNDING NEWS. No type of hair too difficult to wave, MAISON CHIVERTON'S have three systems. Superma Machineless, Eugene, and the New Oil method. If in doubt, or you are not satisfied with your perm,, ring 37-859, or call at 123 Cashel street, upstairs, opposite Ballantynes, and have expert advice, —§

LICENSED VICTUALLERS' BALL

Members ol the Canterbury Licensed Victuallers' Association have earned an enviable reputation for their hospitality, and each year when the annual ball is held in ,the Caledonian Hall they excel themselves in the pleasurable task of entertaining their BU For'the ball held last night, the Caledonian Hall had been specially prepared and lounges had beon arranged beneath the gallery. Streamers in the associations colours, black and gold, were draped from the centre of the celling to the walls between lemon and gold shaded lights. Modernistic designs in red, green, black, and gold were arranged in panel effect on the walls, and on the stage cinerarias provided a touch of colour against palms and aspidistras. Yellow narcissi and- red birch decorated the supper tables. Members of the ball committee, to whom much credit is due for the success of the entertainment, were Messrs A. M. Chivers (president), A. McDuff, T. G. Fox, J. C. Wallace, O. Ballin, A. Barrett, C, E. Brown, E. Boulton, J. M. Coffev, E. Cross, H. E. Crust, P. Curtis, E. Doyle, C. Garrigan, P. Greenfield, H. J. Harrison, A. Harvey, E. W. Hascll, S. Hickmott, J. Kinley, A. J. Lambert, J. H. McKenzle, T. Quirk, W, Quirk, H. Robinson, Arthur Rose, H. Shand, J. T. Sutton, Alan Young, Captain Prictor, and Mr J. O. McGillivray (secretary), Mrs Chivers, wife of the president of the association, wore a handsome frock of black lace, black taffeta being introduced as trimming on the capelet sleeves and in the frilled godets of the skirt, the corsage being relieved with a malmaison pink rose. Her'Wack panne velvet coatee was bordered with narrow taffeta ruchings. ; Continuous music was supplied hy< the Herdman-Fisk and Len Blogg's orchestras. ' ~ —'.

The guests of honour were the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs B G. Sullivan), Mr and Mrs H. H. Wauchop, Mr and Mrs H. S. S. Kyle, Mr and Mrs A. S. Duncan, Mr and Mrs H. T. Armstrong, Mr and Mrs W. E. Simes, Miss Mabel Howard, Miss Gladys Moncrieff and party, and Mr E. J. Howard,. M.P. Amongst those present were Mesdames H. T. Armstrong, H. H. Wauchop, W. E. Simes, P. Mcßain, S. Roberts, A. J. Lambert, E. Chambers, D. Hugh, A. J. Steer, T. J. Morrow, J. Burke, N. Dowle, John M. Epp's, Ernest Queree, H. R, Waddell, W. M ,rris, A. Gibson, A. Barrett, L. T. Moore, S. Clothier, E. A. Sargent, Arthur Rose, E. A. Lapslie, C. Pay ton, D. Price, Charles Mullins, L! Hurrell, C. A, Cooper, W.. Queree, P, H, Beale, D. C. Pool, A. McDuft, H. J. Harrison, D. Coffey, J. Durie, C. A, Payne, E. "VV. Hasell, H. Poulton, F. Smyth, J. Musson, P. Curtis, John McKenzie (Tai Tapu), R. L, Nickolls, R. J. Rothwell, S. lies. J. L. Payton, L. T. Cole, E. H. Hargreaves, H. Cameron, C. Flattery, E. F. Ward (Methven), E. Doyle, E. Hartley, R. Lawrence, W. Clark (Kaiapoi), B. Smith (Belfast), J. 0. McGuV Jivray, W. E. Sticklngs, E. Bell, C. S. Donald, David Lusk, W. Murdoch, N. Minogue, H, Hancock, J. Carrington, Misses P. Urquhart, Alice Horton, Ma'rjorie Carr, Freda Pirie, Dorothy Mavcelli, Gladys Moore, Mavis Patrick, Nancy Hookham* Ella Jones, Eileen Smith, Alma Keller,' Eunice McDuff, Joan Dempson, V. Carrington, Jessie Gilray, Mary , Collins, Joyce Shaw Glangiora), Mavis Nickolls, Mary Maloney, Ruth Spragge, Mavis Stephens, Grace Shaw, Zara Lukerman, Marion Smith, G. McEvedy, Mavis Pickett, Joy Strahan, Bertha Tisch, Constance Bradshaw, Millie Moody, May Carter, Edna Smith, Margaret McTiguj, and W. Withell. CROCKFOKD'S 'CLUB A Mitchell ra&tch was played at Crockford's Club last night, The best scores were;—

North and! South—Mrs S. Sampson and Mrs E. Ac Summers 1, Mrs A, Cook and Mr A, Hunnib.<»U g Mrs V. Stapp and Mrs W. Diamond 3.

East and West-t-Miss E. Aitken and Miss H, Denni*t«n 1, ■Mw G; Morgan and Miss H. Loughnan 2, Mrs A. McDowell and Mrs ft jjf, Delabuaty 8,

MARIJ^E^

• SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mr and Mrs Bruce Murray (Godiey Peaks) wffi4Be'th*Jtt«*fag! of Mrs' Harold ia?rttftb3r - pCtaigmaix'W wc ,Ift«. Hunt CluV* ball and race*. a ' <:*' Mr Michael Bailey (OpqM) and Mr Bernard Thomas (OmarwKia). wiU be tbe guests of Mrs ML C. H&roer (Waltawa) for the Hunt Club's festivities. Mr and Mrs W„ Hunt ttnvercargip' will arrive to-day to stay with Miss Loo Cartwright (Orbell street) tor the Hunt Club's ball and races. Mrs Eric GiUum, secretary to the Arowhenua Maori Women's Institute, is attending the conference of the Federation of Women's Institutes In] Auckland. ' 1 Miss Mary Bridges; who has been, spending a holiday with Mr and Mrs. G. A. Bridges (Selwyn< street), returned- yesterday to Dunedin. _ Mrs Peach and Miss' Margaret Peach have returned to Thnaru alter I a. visit to Chrlstchurch, t Mrs G. Richardson (Wataiatse) is attending the conference, of' Women's Institutes at Auckland, Mrs Webb <Christehurch) , arrived yesterday for a visit to her daughter, Mrs F. G. M. Raymond (Beverley road). Mrs Wilfred Sim (Christchurch), who was Mrs Raymond's guest, has returned home.

COMBINED OBPHANAOES STREET DAY APPEAL A well-attended meeting of women, representing Anglican, Methodist, Congregational, and Presbyterian ehurcheß, was held at the Young Men's: Christian Association building yester-; day afternoon. Mrs W. Mackay,; chairwoman of the women's commit-; tee, presided. Mr J. L. Hay, chairman of the executive, outlined the arrangements* for the radio concert to be held en Wednesday,. July 31, and said mat a splendid programme of Empire *ongs had been prepared. Mr French made an appeal for collectors, and already many church members have signified their willingness to assist. ~, ■■■■<■. . | The Rev. A. C. Watson, in en appeal for the children, said that the thoughts of home and parents remain the most precious memories for most people, and asked that the motive of gratitude be the incentive for service. Mrs A. E. G. Lyttle sang two songs, and the women's committee served afternoon tea. "

OBITUARY

PLTOKET SOCIETY

i MRS EMMA MARTIN j The death occurred recently of an-; other early colonist, Mra Emma Martin, widow of Mr Richard Martin, Christchurch. Mrs Martin was born in Staffordshire in 1847 and came to New Zealand with her parents in the ship Brothers' Pride, landing in Lyttelton on December 10, 1863, after an extremely hazardous and memorable trip. After tramping the Bridle Path they settled in Waltham, Christchurch. Until quite recently she told many stirring tales of early life in Canterbury. She had much skill as a nurse, and in this capacity her services were sought after. She is survived by four daughters: Mrs W. Andrews (Sydney), Mrs W. Mintrom (Christchurch), Mrs D. Porteous (Marton), and Mrs W. T. Oliver (Christchiirch).

OPAWA-BT. MARTINS SUBBRANCH At the usual monthly meeting of the Opawa-St Martins sub-branch of the Plunket Society, held at Mrs D. E. Hansen's home, Mrs W. S. Newburgh presided. The nurses' reports for the month were as follows:—For Opawa: Visits to home, 16; visits to roomsadults 102, babies 101. For St Martins: Visits to rooms—adults 54, babies 54, older children 9. FOR THE PLUNKET SOCIETY To assist the funds of the CashmereSpreydon sub-branch of the Plunket Society, an enjoyable evening card party was held at the home of Mrs Okey, Ashgrove terrace, the hostesses being Mesdames N. Okey, L. Ryan, and L. France, Among these present were Mesdames Smith, Blythe, H. Hill, G. Dainty, L. Casbolt, Bullen, W. Spray, W. Fowler, R. Marsh, G. Wilkinson, M. O'Loughlin, Hampton, C. Hindle, L. Ryan, L. France, and N. Okey, Misses E. Smith, and M. Blair. Donations were kindly sent in by Nurse Bowron, Mesdames Peters, D. Sloan, Bowen, G. Woods, C. Mason, and Bascand. NIGHTINGALE MEDAL The International Red Cross Committee at Geneva, through the Australian Red Cross Society (Federal body), has awarded the Florence Nightingale medal to Sister ■ Elsie Clare Pidgeon, assistant matron at Sydney Hospital. This is only the second time that this decoration has been conferred on an Australian nurse. Two years ago, Matron Cornwell. of Victoria, was the recipient. Sister Pidgeon has already one decoration, the Associate Royal Red Cross, bestowed on her for services during the war, when she. was on active service as an army nurse at Lemnos Island, Egypt, and later in England and France. Sister Pidgeon is the first nurse in New South Wales to receive the Florence Nightingale Medal, which is an award made to nurses to perpetuate the memory of Florence Nightingale.

MRS E. G. WALKER The death occurred recently, after a short illness of Mrs E. G. Walker. Mrs Walker, who was born at Prebbleton, was the third daughter of Mr and Mrs F. W. Carpenter. She spent her girlhood in the Prebbleton district, and removed to Hornby after her marriage to Mr E. G. Walker a few years ago. "Widespread sympathy is felt for her parents and for her husband and two young children. MRS C. BRANTHWAITE Mrs Grace Branthwaite, whose death occurred recently at Simeon street, Spreydon. was 71 years of age. SHe was the widow of Mr Fletcher Branthwaite, of Horse Shoe Farm, Tai Tapu, Mrs Branthwaite's quiet and kindly nature endeared her to a large circle 6f friends. She was Westmoreland, England, and came to New Zealand about' 31 years ago, with her husband and family, and settled on a farm at Gilmour's road, Tal Tapu. After disposing of that property the family visited England and returned to live at Tai Tapu again. Mrs Branthwaite leaves a family of four sons and one daughter, Messrs John Branthwaite (Tai Tapu), R. Branthwaite (North Island), H. Branthwaite (works manager of Tai Tapu Diary Company), and Thomas Branthwaite (Southland), and Mrs Blake, of Rose street, Spreydon.

BRIDGE PARTY Mrs W. Fitter entertained a number of friends at a bridge party at her home in Winchester street in honour of Miss Molly Waller, whose marriage will take place next week. Each guest brought a dainty handkerchief for the guest of honour. Mrs Fitter's frock was of. cherryred faille, and Miss 'Waller wore a smart brown suit and a felt hat to match. The guests were Miss Molly Waller, Mesdames C. H. Lewis, L. Ower, F. Sheppard, H. A. Mazey, G. Pidgeon, Iggo, J. B. Richards, Misses Norah and Winnie Waller, Noeleen Benjamin, Pat Needham, Betty Ladd, Norah Benham, and Moira West. SHIRLEY BIBLE CLASS Members of the Junior Girls' Bible Class held a social in the Shirley Methodist Sunday School in aid of their class funds. On behalf of the Bible Class, Miss Kathleen Rogerson extended a welcome to the visftors. A competition for the most original game introduced was won by Miss Linda Collins. The evening was spent in games and competitions. Supper was served.

FAREWELL TO MRS M. E. SIMPSON

At the Toe H Hall (Gloucester street) students of the Divine Science Fellowship congregated to farewell the founder and leader of Divine Science, Mrs M. E. Simpson, who left last evening for a four months' sojourn iri the United States of America.

During the evening Mrs Atkinson, on behalf of the fellowship students, presented Mrs Simpson with a bank draft for a considerable sum. A mail bag containing letters from her students was also presented to the guest of honour.

Mrs Simpson expressed appreciations of the kind actions of the students, who, she hoped, would crrry on the work in her absence. Mrs Simpson gave an interesting address on the objects of the fellowship, for which she was heartily applauded. The chairman was Mr McClure. Items were contributed by Miss Lucy Cowan (recitations), Miss Kathleen Rcid (songs), Mrs Boag (songs), and Mr J. Pearce (bagpipe solo). Supper was served and a parting hymn sung.

MID-WINTER BALL

PARTY AT AMURI

OLD-TIME DANCE

Mrs Francis Davison gave an enjoyable afternoon party for many of her friends at her home, Lowry Peaks, Culverden. The reception rooms were decorated with large bowls of daphne and jonquils and tea was served in the dining room. Mrs Davison wore a smart dres3 of wine coloured marocain. Her guests were Mesdames Leslie Macfarlane, T. C. Robinson, W. W. Mcßae, Godfrey Rutherfora, J. Jameson, J. A. Thompson, S, Heard, G. K. McLaughlan, R. Gould, G. Reid, H. F. Hiatt. C. Edgar-Jones, R. A. Chaffey, Paul Thomson, I. Rennie, F. Gordon, A. A. Macfarlane, C. Hoskins, Roy Wright, D. Macdonald, Misses Jean Mcßae, Bathgate, A. Thompson, Cara •Mcßae, J. Raloux (Tahiti), Dorothy Dunn, Helen Mcßae, Margaret Johnstone, Mary Hiatt, T. Macdonald. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH Warner's Hotel: Mr and Mrs A. 0. Sutton (Waitnngi Station, Korow), Mra A. W. Rutherford and Miss E. Rutherford (Mendip Hills, Pt/rnassus), and Ktb L. Macfarlane and Miss M. Macfarlane (Kaiwara). United Service Hotel: Mrs J. Haunan and Miss M, 0. Cullen (Greymouth). Clarendon Hotel: Mrs 0. D. Hay hurst (Wellington). New City Hotel: Mr and Mrs M. Tennsnt (Auckland), Mr end Mrs H. H. Andornon (Wanganui), and Miisj V. Hajrmond (Tlma.ru). Hotel Federal: Mr and Mrs I. Monk (Kaikoura). Coker's Hotel: Mr and lbi 3. Andrew [UueklwH),

The fourth annual mid-winter ball of the select old-time dance assembly was held on Monday evening at the Caledonian Hall, and was attended by 500 dancers. A variety of carnival novelties were distributed during the evening. The Evans-Campbell Band provided the music, and extras were played by Messrs Patterson and Woodham and Mrs Smith. Tap dancing by the Walton sisters and yodelling songs by Cliff Clyde were highly appreciated. The big Monte Carlo was won by Mr and Mrs Mace. The gallery held a large number of onlookers, and Mr Harry Edwards was master of ceremonies. FLUNKET BALL The Eiffelton sub-branch of the Plunket Society held its annual ball in the Willowby Hall, which had been decorated for the occasion with festoons of greenery, Chinese lanterns, and clusters of balloons.

Mrs Peter Shearer supervised the deeoratidhs. Mr H. H. Hawkins was master of ceremonies, and music was supplied by Sinclair's orchestra (Timaru). Extras were played by Messrs Hawkins and R. Ford.

Mrs K. Taylor, president of the sub-branch, thanked all present for their support, and for helping to make the function so successful,

LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ANNUAL BALL

MARIffISD ai fftl

At Ashburim yesterday, Me Wflltam Proctor Howell, who is In bis nh»tyflrst year, was married to Mrs Christina Lawson, aged 7& The. marriage was held at the Baring Square Melodist Church, where the Rw. R. S. Watson conducted the ceremony. j Mr Howell arrived at Auckland (torn England 79 years ago, and later w*at to Dunedin, where his lather started the first brick kiln. He worked at Lawrence, Central Otago, and some years later joined the Presbyterian missionary shic Dayspring, and went to the New Hebrides. Mr HoweU was present at the laying of the foundation stone ol the Christchurch Cathedral by Bishop Harper in 1864. He has been a resident of Ashburton lor about 30 years.

«AS YOU LIKE IT" Miss Molly Waller, who is to be married shortly, was guest of honour at a "preserves" gilt evening party, which took triform of an "As You Like If party, given by the Misses Wilson at their home on Cashmere Hills. The reception rooms were decorated with spring flowers and two amusing competitions were held. Those present included Miss Molly Waller, Mesdames E. W. Waller, H. A. Mazey, H. Wales. J. Curtis, A. Wilson, and J. H, Sluis, Misses Win and Nora Waller, Kathleen Armstrong, Moira West, Roie Carrick, Linda Shanks, Audrey Ladd, Beryl Steer, Mildred Lance, Margaret Peate, Phyllis Cameron, and Marjorie and Doris Wilson.

DANCE AT PREBBLETON Visitors from Christchurch and from surrounding districts attended a dance held in the Prebbleton to assist the funds of the local amateur sports club.

I'asic was supplied 'by Les. Kinsman's orchestra. Miss Elsie Gallagher and partner were successful in a Monte Carlo fox-trot, and a lucky spot onestep was won by Miss Joan Williams and Mr L. Bennett. In the card room successful players were Mrs W. Downey and Mr J. Hill, Mrs W. : Freeman and Mr W. Downey being run-ners-up. Mr H. Prebble was master of ceremonies.

Those present included Mr and Mrs G. Hancox, Mr and Mrs C. Hands, Mr and Mrs W. Downey, Mr and Mrs A. R. Smith, Mr and Mrs A. Thomson, Mr and Mrs W. Kolkman, Mr and Mrs Seales, Mr and Mrs L. G. Smith, Mr and Mrs T. Smith, Mr and Mrs .L. Gallagher, Mr and Mrs L. Kolkman, Mr and Mrs H. Prebble, Mesdames W, Freeman, J. Middleton, L. Harris, L. Kinsman, W. Hands, Misses Jean Warren, Margaret Barr, Doreen Smith, Mavis Smith, Joyce Beamsley, Violet Kolkman, Ina Ealem, Gladys Baker, Maida Cain, Elsie Smalley, Doreen Smalley, Doreen Tod, Joan Williams, Ngarita Sunckell, Doris O'Neill, Olive Hancox, Rita Sloan, Veronica Slosn, Molly Hollands, Kathleen Tod,tMUlicent Tod, Annie Smith, Lily Smith, Ngarita Kenworthy, Elsie Gallagher, Leah Drayton, Nancy Gallagher, Peggy O'Neill, Rhona Tod, Messrs A. Wood, P. Dobby, J. Yeatman, J. Hill, G. Welker, F. James, A. Thomson. J. Gallagher, A. Johnson, F. Gallagher, C. McGarry, C. Kenworthy, T. Harding, C. Watson, C. Woodward, L. Gallagher, G. Gallagher, D. Barr, R. Smith, G. Mugford, J. Crozier, G. Sutherland, R; Prebble, W. Robinson, J. Cuneen, C. Ward, G. Bull, A. Hansen, J. Hancox, D. Warren, W. Eddy, L. Bennett, J. Bennett, R. Walburton, G. Smith, W. Taylor, J. Kesteven, O. Kesteven, and C. Kolkman. CABARET DANCE The Christchurch Sunbeam Entertainers attracted a good attendance at the cabaret carnival dance held at Dixieland. The Herdman-Fisk Orchestra supplied music, and Mr C. L. Harwood acted as master of ceremonies.

SOCIAL AT CLARKVILLE' An afternoon social organised by ladies of the Clarkville Methodist Church committee, in aid of funds for the spring flower show, was held in the local hall. The programme included a recitation given by Mrs S. Frost and a song by Miss Tharon Smith. Competitions were won by Mrs M. Smith, and Mrs J, Holland, Mrs A. Paterson, and Mrs T. Holland, Miss Joan Paterson, Mr Horwood, Mrs Walker. Those present were Mesdames S. Frost, J. Holland, T. Holland, M. Smith, A. J. Rich, A. Paterson, G. Hassall, C. Penwell, M. Walker, Em Giles, S. Mcllrick, W. .Robson, G. Brown, J. Creamer, Horwood, Misses M. Wiggins, S. Holland, H. Griffin, N. Holland, T. Smith, V. Giles, A. Horwood, J. Paterson, D. Holland, and the Rev. Horwood. PETER PAN HALL To-night in the Peter Pan Hall a mixed dance will be held, and the final of the guinea and half guinea fox trot will be decided. Have you anything to sellf—Do you wish to buy? If bo, a small advertisement in the classified section of ♦The Press" will be all yea need. 12 words Is, three insertions 256& rr*